Workers in Career Transition Presentation Learn about Job Placement - PDF document

9/2/2020 Workers in Career Transition Presentation Learn about Job Placement Services and Education Funding you May Be Eligible For THREE CAREERSOURCE BROWARD CENTERS CSBD North 4941 Coconut Creek Parkway Coconut Creek, FL 33063 (954) 969-3541 CSBD Central 2610 West Oakland Park Boulevard Oakland Park, Florida 33311 (954) 677-5555 CSBD South 7550 Davie Road Extension Hollywood, Florida 33024 (954) 967-1010 1

9/2/2020 CAREERSOURCE BROWARD CENTERS Resource Center • Computers • Laser Printers • Copiers • Telephones • Fax Machine All at NO COST to you! JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES • Individual Career Counseling • Job Search Assistance and Referrals • Skills Assessments • Job Fairs Many of these services are now available virtually and you can find information on our website www.careersourcebroward.com. 2

9/2/2020 IT’S YOUR MOVE The Virtual Helpline • If you have questions about résumés, interviews, job searching or using the Employ Florida website, we are here to help! • Call (954) 828-0229 between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak to one of our certified workforce professionals privately for assistance. IT’S YOUR MOVE – EMPLOY FLORIDA • Online, no-cost job board • Post your resume • Virtual Recruiter (Let the system search for you!) www.employflorida.com 3

9/2/2020 IT’S YOUR MOVE Online Career Success Workshops • Resume Preparation • Telephone & Video Interview Skills • Preparing for a Successful Job Search • Essential Job Search Tips Online workshops are available at: • Networking: The Power of People • Job Search Methods that work https://careersourcebroward.com/career- • Social Networking Online seekers/onlineworkshops • Smart Money, Smart Moves • Ditch Debt; Retire Richer • Soft Skills: Getting and keeping the Job • TORQ (Transferable Occupation Readiness Quotient) It’s Your Move – Individual Training Services Earn While You Learn… • On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program • Paid Internship Program For more information about our how you can register for these programs https://careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/occupational-training 4

9/2/2020 It’s Your Move – On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program OJT is an excellent way to earn while you learn. CSBD will reimburse the employer a portion of your wages during the training period, up to six months. For more information about our how you can register for these programs https://careersourcebroward.com/career- seekers/occupational-training It’s Your Move – Paid Internship Program • Receive a paid internship with an employer for up to 37 hours per week • Get the skills you need to gain employment • Build your confidence and experience For more information about our how you can register for these programs https://careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/occupational-training 5

9/2/2020 IT’S YOUR MOVE - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRAINING You may be eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $12,000 from CareerSource Broward for in-demand career training through a network of schools located throughout South Florida. For more information about our how you can register for these programs https://www.getcash4school.com REEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE • Reemployment Assistance provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals. • You may be eligible if: • You have lost your job through no fault of your own, and you did not quit for personal reasons or were terminated for misconduct; • You are be totally or partially unemployed; • At the time you apply, you are able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work, unless otherwise exempt from this requirement. This includes being physically able to perform a job and having child care if necessary. • Eligibility is determined weekly • Weeks determined by wage earnings • Maximum benefit amount $32.00 - $275.00/wk. 6

9/2/2020 RA FILING PROCEDURES • There is no longer a RA office • Ways to file your claim • Internet Only – o www.floridajobs.org o Available 24 hrs./day; 7 days/week o Click on: “File a Reemployment Assistance Claim” o On-line skills assessment • Phone (for information purposes) o (800) 204-2418 or (833) 352-7759 General Questions/reset of pin o Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. o Saturday/Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. o Assistance with Filing a Claim (800) 681-8102 RA FILING PROCEDURES • Claim is valid for one (1) year • If you gain and then lose a new job prior to your benefit year ending, you can reactivate your claim. • It takes 3 - 4 weeks to gain RA approval and receive your first benefit payment. You may be eligible for • Payments follow every two weeks additional federal stimulus • Payment Options money from the CARES ACT simultaneously. Direct Deposit State Issued Visa Card 10% withholding for federal taxes 7

9/2/2020 RA FILING PROCEDURES – P ANDEMIC E MERGENCY U NEMPLOYMENT C OMPENSATION • Federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program is now available. This program, offered through the federal CARES Act and administered by DEO, provides up to 13 weeks of benefits to a claimant who has exhausted their Reemployment Assistance benefits. • You will need to apply for PEUC benefits once the balance of Your current claim is exhausted. • Through PEUC and the CARES Act, the additional $600 stimulus funds has ended. • Thus far we have not heard about any additional extensions. RA FILING PROCEDURES Requirements • Must declare income from temporary, part-time, and seasonal work. • Claim for RA while working a temporary job to keep your claim active. • Report expected gross income for the period worked – NOT when it’s paid. • Will not get RA for a claim week you earn more than the weekly benefit amount. • Fraud is a third degree felony; you may receive a fine of $5,000/week. 8

9/2/2020 IT’S YOUR MOVE Health Concerns • COBRA o Continued healthcare benefits for up to 18 months o Employee Benefits Security Administration (954) 424-4022; (866) 444-3272 o www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa • Florida KidCare o Children from birth through 18 o (954) 648-3449; (888) 821-5437 o www.floridakidcare.org; www.healthykids.org o Affordable Health Care and other health services IT’S YOUR MOVE Stress Reduction o 24 hours/day, 7 days/week o Dial 211 on Telephone o Representative identifies needs and directs to an appropriate program • Online Search • www.211-broward.org 9

9/2/2020 IT’S YOUR MOVE Maintaining Household o Department of Children & Families (DCF) o Cash Assistance o Medicare Program o SNAP Benefits • (866) 76-ACCES [22237] • www.myflorida.com/accessflorida IT’S YOUR MOVE Family Success Administration Division o You may qualify for rental assistance if COVID-19 has impacted YOUR ability to pay your rent o Subsidized Housing - SHIP Funds o Check to see if you are a resident of the listed Municipalities www.Broward.org/FamilySuccess/Pages/TutorialOrientation.aspx 10

9/2/2020 IT’S YOUR MOVE…REMEMBER… • Register at Employ Florida www.employflorida.com • Check www.careersourcebroward.com for latest information on employers hiring, virtual job fairs and added workshops • Check out the list of approved training opportunities at www.getcash4school.com REMINDERS • CareerSource Broward is here for you • We’re committed to provide you with quality services which will help you to shape your future and enjoy your life. • If you have additional questions, please contact your nearest CareerSource Broward Career Center. • There is always someone who can help. 11

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